Minimum wage Verified

New York minimum wage stays at $17.00/$16.00 on Jan 1, 2027; home care aides rise to $20.00/$19.00

Jurisdiction
New York
Effective date
2027-01-01
Who it covers
All New York employers; home care aide rates for home care employers
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • NYSDOL: on January 1, 2027 the minimum wage stays $17.00 in NYC, Long Island and Westchester and $16.00 in the rest of the state because an off-ramp condition was met.
  • Home care aide minimum wage rises to $20.00 (NYC, LI, Westchester) and $19.00 (rest of state) on January 1, 2027.
  • Governor Hochul proposed legislation for a March 1, 2027 increase to $17.60/$16.55; it is a proposal, not law.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: New York employers. Don't raise standard minimum wage rates on Jan 1, but do raise home care aide pay, and watch Albany for the proposed March 1 increase. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-25T12:00-05:00

Official sources